Cheap Flights to Pakistan

Pakistan is a country enriched with diverse culture, landscape and people in an Asian continent. Pakistan has four large provinces, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistan capital is the Islamabad, located in Punjab. Each province is different and offer beautiful scenes, all weathers, snow-capped areas and much more.

There are more than one million British Pakistanis living in the UK, and many of them returns to Pakistan to see their family and enjoy their holidays every year. To organize tour to Pakistan, you have to be careful in selecting the best option for travel. Many airlines offer cheap flights to Pakistan, from the major airports of the United Kingdom. For indirect flights, you will have to connect via Middle Eastern hub or European city, and usually they offer much cheaper flight ticket.

Cheap direct flights to Pakistan from the UK operate from London, Birmingham and Manchester airports by Pakistan International Airline (PIA). The main destinations to reach Pakistan are Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Islamabad. Through these major cities you can travel to different part of Pakistan, through their connection flights or local transport network.

If you are planning to visit Pakistan in peak periods, we seriously recommend booking your flights to Pakistan as early as you can. You can find online, cheap travel deals, so you can enjoy your trip within your budget.

1) Punjab Province

This is the second largest province in the Pakistan. Punjab is known for its ancient culture heritage due to been the home of various religions and civilizations. The archaeologist discovered the ancient city of Harappa, Gandhara and Taxila. This province has number of famous forts, tombs and monuments developed in Mughal Empire. Punjab has a large number of cities, and Lahore is the capital of Punjab. This city has many tourist attractions including World Heritage Sites that is, Lahore Fort, and Shalimar Gardens of Mughal Empire. These heritages attract many tourists around the world to visit Lahore annually.

Flights to Islamabad

The Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. The city is very urbanized and multi-cultural, with a population of around 2 million. As the national capital, majority of Government of Pakistan offices, the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister House is situated in the city. The city was built in 1960’s to replace Karachi as Pakistan’s capital. It’s a well organised city and regarded as the most developed city in Pakistan. Islamabad International Airport has international and domestic flights service. As this is the capital of Pakistan, therefore many international airlines offer cheap flights to Islamabad. On arrival, taxis are the best option to get into the city of Islamabad or Rawalpindi from the airport. For onward travel to other cities in Pakistan, the railway network or domestic flights are good. Consider travelling first class in trains for the best comfort.

Airlines flying from United Kingdom to Islamabad

What to see in Islamabad

There are many places to visit in Islamabad. The most famous and world renown is the Faisal Mosque. This mosque is the iconic symbol of Islamabad throughout the world. The location of the mosque is at the foot of Margalla Hills, north end of the Faisal Avenue. As it is located on raised area of land, therefore it is visible from miles around day and night. The Faisal Mosque was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, and named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who financed the project. This mosque was completed in 1986, and is one of the largest mosques in Pakistan. Over 260,000 worshipers can accommodate in the mosque and its surroundings. The four minarets are 260 feet (80m) high, and measures 10 x 10 meter circumference.

The other places to visit in and around Islamabad are Pakistan museum of Natural History, zoo, Lok Virsa museum, Rawal Lake, Daman-e-Koh and Pir Sohawa.

Faisal Mosque in Pakistan

Flights to Lahore

In Punjab province of Pakistan, Lahore is the capital and second largest city of the country. In the world, Lahore ranked sixteen. This city is the “heart of Pakistan” with a history dating back over a millennium, and the largest Punjabi city in the world. Being the second largest city in the Pakistan, Lahore is very densely populated especially inner city. Lahore always remains the hub of Punjab, in regards to entertainment, education and economics.

The Lahore city, host most of the festivals, and also famous for their cuisine, arts, music, film –making and gardens. This city has important religious centres that include temples, churches, mosques, forts, monuments and shrines like Data Durbar complex. Many tourist from around the world visit Lahore, to view these historical places every year. Lahore has Allama Iqbal International airport, which is the second largest civil airport in Pakistan. The most famous airlines are Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. Birmingham is the second largest city of the UK, and the Qatar and Emirates airlines provide cheap flights to Pakistan from Birmingham.

Airlines flying from United Kingdom to Lahore

What to see in Lahore

The Lahore city has many places to visit and most famous are the Lahore Fort or Shahi Qila, Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, Shalimar Gardens, Lahore museum, Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore zoo and Tomb of Jahangir. The inner city of Lahore has many historical places and full of little shrines, gates and palaces. The most impressive are the Imperial Baths and the Asif Jah Haveli. There is an entrance fee charged in Pakistani Rupees for these places and in cash only. There are many other places to see in Lahore, especially the food street in Gawalmandi.

Minar-e-Pakistan

Badshahi Mosque in Pakistan

Many tourist around the country and world, visit Lahore every year. Therefore to visit Lahore, book your cheap flights to Lahore online, and well in advance to save cost, as flights tickets are expensive.

Flights to Multan

Multan city is the 5th largest city of Pakistan. This city is famous for large number of shrines and Sufi saints. There are many bazaars, shrines, Hindu Temples, mosques and decorative tombs. Multan has international airport and is situated 4 km from the main city.

Airlines flying from United Kingdom to Multan

2) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is located in the north-west region of Pakistan. This province is known as the tourist hotspot for explores and adventures. It has a varied landscape ranging from valleys, hills, rugged mountains and dense agricultural farms. Peshawar is the provisional capital of this Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This province has number of archaeological sites includes Buddhist and Hindu, that attract tourist from different part of the world. Mansehra is an important city in this province, which offers tourist links to Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas of Pakistan. Mansehra city is connected by the famous Karakoram Highway which ends up in China. This highway has several stops including Balakot, Kaghan Valley, Shogran, Naran, Lake Saiful Mulook and Babusar Top. One of the famous mountains in this province is the Khyber Pass which links Pakistan with Afghanistan.

Flights to Peshawar

Peshawar is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This is one of the oldest cities in Asia, with full of history, culture and a lively atmosphere. This city attracts many visitors to experience the rich culture, food and to see museums, mosques, architectural wonders and ancient markets. Peshawar city has its own international airport, located about ten minutes away by car from the city center. This is the fourth busiest airport and many visitors can find cheap flights to Peshawar by searching online before travelling.

Airlines flying from United Kingdom to Peshawar

What to see in Peshawar

Peshawar is the major educational, political and business centre of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The city is trying to develop to attract more visitors, and creating more opportunities for local people in terms of education, employment and services. Peshawar city and surrounding areas has plenty of varied ancient architecture, old markets and offer traditional food. The main attractions are Khyber Pass, Bala Hisar Fort, Qissa Khawani Bazaar, Peshawar Museum and Jamrud Fort.

Khyber Pass in Pakistan

3) Sindh

This province is located in the south-eastern region of Pakistan, and known for its World Heritage Sites that includes Mohenjo-Daro near the city of Larkana. This place is an official UNESCO World Heritage Site. There have been a number of sites to visit in the Sindh which are famous as tourist spots. The capital of Sindh is Karachi, the largest city of Pakistan. It is the home of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the Pakistan, and his tomb Mazar-e-Quaid is the most iconic mausoleum in Pakistan. Port of Karachi is the largest port in the country to transport goods via sea.

Flights to Karachi

Karachi is the largest city of the Pakistan, and the capital of the province of Sindh. Karachi is famous for its liveliness, therefore known as the Uroos ul Bilaad, means “The Bride of the Cities” and the “City of Lights”. It is the most populous metropolitan city of Pakistan, with an estimated population of over 23 million. Karachi is the world 6th largest metropolitan area, and the second largest city in the world by population. This city is the Pakistan main center of industry, banking, trade and economic activity. The city is located on the Arabian Sea coastline, and has two busiest ports that is Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim.

Karachi has the biggest International and domestic airport called Jinnah International Airport. If you are planning to visit Karachi for a business trip or a holiday, majority of the leading airlines offer cheap flights to Karachi.

Airlines flying from United Kingdom to Karachi

What to see in Karachi

Although Karachi is the commercial center of Pakistan, it is also one of the most richly cultural cities to visit for its impressive history. The main places to visit are Mazar-e-Quaid, Wazir Mansion, Frere Hall, Empress Market, National Museum of Pakistan, Masjid-E-Tooba, Clifton Beach and Fun land, Mohatta Palace, Haleji Lake, Paradise Point, Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, Bhambore and Hindu Gymkhana.

Mazar-e-Quaid of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Pakistan

The temperature in Karachi, range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in June. The August is the wettest month of the year with an average of 40mm of rain.

4) Balochistan

The largest province of Pakistan is the Balochistan, constituting approximately 43% of the total area of the Pakistan. This province is the home of archaeology sites, and has one of the oldest sites of Neolithic (7000 BC to C.2500 BC). Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan. This province has many places to visit like, Zindra, Shrine of Baba Kharwari, Fern Tangi, Sandeman Tangi, Chutair Valley, Lak Pass, Bolan Pass, Khojjak Pass, Harnai Pass, Sibi, Mehrgarh and Ziarat.

A visit to Quetta is incomplete without a trip to Ziarat holiday resort. Situated 133 kilometers from Quetta at an altitude of 2449 meters above sea level. This is one of the largest and oldest Juniper forests in the world. Some of the Juniper trees are as old as 5000 years.

Flights to Quetta

Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, is the 9th largest city of Pakistan. The city produces large variety of fruits and dry fruit products, therefore it is also known as the fruit garden of Pakistan. Quetta area has many dry fields and surrounded by large mountains. The average elevation of the city is 1680 meters above sea level, making it Pakistan’s only high altitude major city. In winter, the mountains tops are covered with snow which give pleasant view to the city. Quetta is a trade and communication center between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as it lies on the Bolan Pass route, which was once the only gateway from Central Asia to South Asia.

The Quetta International Airport is the fourth largest airport in Pakistan. It is situated around 12 km south-west of the city. There are no airlines flying direct from United Kingdom to Quetta. Therefore it’s best to check cheap flights to Quetta online with different dates to get minimum transit time. Usually you may have to stop more than once with long transit time.

Airlines flying from United Kingdom to Quetta

Direct flights – None
Other airlines – PIA and Shaheen Air.

What to see in Quetta

The main street and the commercial centre of Quetta is Jinnah Road, where majority of the restaurants and handicraft shops are located. The other places to visit are Hanna Lake, Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park, Quetta Geological Museum, and Quetta Archaeological Museum. Another major site is the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah Residency.

Essential Information for Pakistan

Passports and Visa
Passports must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the expiry date of your Pakistan visa.

British citizens require a visa to travel to Pakistan. You can get further information form Gerry’s website. Gerry’s Visa applications centres are in London, Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester.

When is the best time to book a flight to Pakistan?
There is a big difference in the cost of flights to Pakistan, as Pakistani origin frequently travelled, therefore it is best to book minimum four months in advance to get cheapest flights to Pakistan. The best months to visit are from November to May. In off peak seasons, you can find deals from £400, but in peak season prices are very expensive, and around one thousand or over. In summer, the temperature is 40 degrees plus, therefore carefully selects which city you are planning to visit. The north and hilly area of Pakistan is slightly cooler in summer, and many visitors book their cheap flights online, well in advance to get best travel deals.

Pakistan Weather

The weather in Pakistan varies depending on each region you are travelling to; therefore it is advisable to check the weather, so that you can pack the most suitable attire for your holidays.

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